Delivery Driver

Company Description Gulf Coast Produce Distributors, Inc. is a long-established, woman-owned business that has proudly served the LA, MS, and AL Gulf Coast communities for over 31 years. The company provides a complete line of fresh, high-quality produce, specialty food products, and dairy, supported by a strong commitment to food safety and quality control through USDA Inspected HACCP and GFSI certifications. Gulf Coast Produce works with a wide network of local and national growers, offering conventional produce, micro herbs, specialty, and heirloom items, and uses climate-controlled docks to maintain freshness and shelf life. Through its partnership with Produce Alliance LLC, the company leverages consolidated purchasing to deliver competitive pricing and cost benefits to customers. Gulf Coast Produce is dedicated to community relationships, employee well-being, and supporting regional agriculture and food production across SWLA, LA, MS, AL, and Gulf Shores.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Delivery Driver role based in Biloxi, MS. The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely loading, transporting, and unloading fresh produce, specialty food products, and dairy to customer locations along scheduled delivery routes. Day-to-day tasks include verifying orders against invoices, ensuring product integrity and temperature requirements, and following company procedures for food safety and quality. The role involves interacting with customers in a professional manner, collecting signatures, handling delivery documentation, and communicating any delivery issues to the dispatch or operations team. The Delivery Driver is expected to perform basic vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness of the truck and loading areas, and collaborate with warehouse staff, including occasional forklift-assisted loading, as appropriate.
Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally and build positive relationships with clients.
• Experience or familiarity with forklift operation and safe material handling practices in a warehouse or dock environment.
• Ability to support training efforts, such as learning and following delivery procedures and mentoring new team members when needed.
• Basic understanding of sales and food & beverage operations to help identify customer needs and ensure proper handling of food products.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; commercial driving experience or CDL is a plus.
• Reliability in following delivery schedules, strong time management, and attention to detail in paperwork and order verification.
• Capability to lift, move, and carry boxes of produce and food products, and work in refrigerated or climate-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices; prior experience in produce, food distribution, or related industries is beneficial.